News
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Editorial: the time to act is now
In late October the House of Representatives Climate Change, Water, Environment and the Arts Committee tabled its report, Managing our Coastal Zone in a Changing…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. The following is from Councillor Bill Mitchell, President of the Western Australian…
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Funding to improve women’s participation in LG
As part of its commitment to the 2010 ‘Year of Women in Local Government’, the Federal Government will provide $490,000 for a range of projects…
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FNQ – relaxation that you can’t fake
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* I’ve been going to Far North Queensland (FNQ) since the 1950s – my mum was one of 12 kids…
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Disaster recovery trends in Local Government ICT
Technology Indicators, an independent research company that provides ICT benchmarks to Local Government, has recently completed a study into disaster recovery (DR) trends. In the…
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AlburyCity’s community wood fired oven scoops national award
AlburyCity’s community wood fired oven has scooped a national award recognising the significant role it plays in bringing neighbours and communities together. Launched as a…
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Councillor profiles
Councillor Juliet Arkwright, Wingecarribee Shire, New South Wales Q. How long have you been on Council? I was elected number one from a field of…
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Recognising LG’s high achievers
At the 2009 Local Government Managers Australia National Congress in Darwin, Local Government FOCUS invited delegates to nominate individuals or teams from their councils who…
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Salisbury walks its way to a happier, healthier community
South Australia’s City of Salisbury is helping the local community take steps to improve their health through its commitment to offer health programs that are…
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Stirling scoops national telecommunications award
The City of Stirling has been recognised in the national Australian Telecommunications Association (ATA) Awards as the top contact centre in Australia with under 50…
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Murray Matthews: WA Ranger of the Year
Murray Matthews has taken out the WA Rangers Association 2009 Ranger of the Year Award, presented at a recent formal dinner in Geraldton. Murray works…
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Landcare award for Murray Darling Association
Recently appointed National President of the Murray Darling Association (MDA) Ken Rogers from Dubbo City Council, and Upper Murray Darling Catchment Manager, Adrian Wells, attended…
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